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Has anyone used one of the custom Dr.scholls machines?

Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:44 am
Posted by Malefic Runt
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:44 am
Just saw one in Walgreens for the first time. Yikes. $55 for a custom shoe insert. Is this a scam for idiots? Or does it magically make your shoe like sinking your foot into Kate Upton's cleavage?

I need to know

Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:46 am to
These are popular with the children.

Along with blood pressure machines.
Posted by cgrand
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:46 am to
I’m not stepping on that thing after everybody else’s nasty feet have been on it.
keep your toenail fungus to yourself
Posted by momentoftruth87
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:49 am to
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Yikes. $55 for a custom shoe insert


Im sure the inserts are cheap as hell to make, but that set up for every pharmacy is what drives the cost.
Posted by Barrister
Member since Jul 2012
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:49 am to
Worth it. I have a pair in my boots
Posted by Malefic Runt
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:52 am to
Thats pretty impressive then. Ive have a pair $13 gel soles in mine that feel amazing
Posted by djangochained
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 11:56 am to
It’s not that custom. You get to pick between 4 different styles
Posted by Gatorbait2008
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:01 pm to
If you have serious issues with lower back pain or angle pain then you should absolutely. I got them after a motorcycle accident after my therapist recommended them. World of difference.
Posted by fightin tigers
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Member since Mar 2008
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:07 pm to
Get real shoe inserts and not these things. Your shoe inserts shouldn't be 'squishy' or 'pillowy.'

You need support, something with structure. The cushion should gives you support so your feet aren't moving in the shoe as well.

Fleet Feet in Baton Rouge was great for finding the right inserts, had a lot of different ones to try on. I'm sure any running store near you has the same option. For me, Powerstep Pinnacle were the solution, took about 4 different tries to get the perfect model.

Dr Scholls is gimmicky and cheap, even at $55.
This post was edited on 3/24/19 at 12:11 pm
Posted by LSU999
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:13 pm to
I tried this when they first came out years ago to put in my work boots. I wasn’t impressed and ended up buying new boots. I no longer buy inserts anymore.
Posted by Malefic Runt
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:14 pm to
What did you end up spending? I had no idea there were higher end insert options
Posted by Lawyered
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:31 pm to
I stepped on one once and it said “ please only one person step on it at a time”

Fml
This post was edited on 3/24/19 at 1:24 pm
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:31 pm to
Go to New Balance store in Town Center. Their inserts are amazing. You don’t have to buy the shoes, you can buy just inserts
Posted by fightin tigers
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:32 pm to
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What did you end up spending? I had no idea there were higher end insert options


The original ones from the store were expensive, like $75. However, I have found them on Amazon for about $30.

The brand I use might not work with you, but a hard interior layer is a big part of an insole that works correctly.

amazon link to them.
I usually have extra pair sitting in the closet and have turned a couple people on to that brand after letting them use them. I have what the Dr calls 'extremely high arches' so the solid support is crucial for me.
This post was edited on 3/24/19 at 12:34 pm
Posted by eng08
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:41 pm to
Redwing store has foot scanners and inserts as well
Posted by fightin tigers
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:43 pm to
Redwing has some if the better inserts, found them overpriced. But Redwing boots are my go to when I need some.
Posted by Malefic Runt
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 12:46 pm to
Thanks for the tip. Im tall with a 13.5 wide thats as flat as they come. I feel like an insert that actually put a bit of arch in my foot would be comfortable. But with weight distribution that might work like i think it would lol
Posted by prplhze2000
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 1:16 pm to
You needed to get inserts yesterday. Trust me
Posted by Malefic Runt
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 2:13 pm to
Yeah im on it. You guys convinced me
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
Member since Aug 2008
10613 posts
Posted on 3/24/19 at 2:27 pm to
Superfeet Green inserts. Amazon. $35.
You’re welcome
This post was edited on 3/24/19 at 2:29 pm
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